Satanta High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Satanta, KS)

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An Excellent Staff This is Dr. John A. Tompkins second year to be U.S.D. 507 super- intendent. Dr. Tompkins obtained his masters degree from Emporia State University and his doctors and bachelor's from the University of Kansas. Fae Anthony, Dr. Tompkins secretary, is busily working. Our 1978-79 school board members are: front, Archie Rooney, Garry Anthony, Jim Dennis; back, Clint Stalker (President), Ron Lucas, Logan Sprunger, and Hershel Lawson. As usual, Elaine Kreie, our high school secretary, is working hard. Our custodians are: Dave Tate, Art Sand- Chris Davis, our other custodi ers, and Paul Tatro. an, is doing her job. Our high school chefs are: Lee Owings, Kay Day, and Velma Kelling Faculty 11

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 Mr. 0 seems to be a nick-name that has stuck with Mr. Dean Ober- meyer. After three yeas at SHS, he has taught Algebra I and II, geome- try, and math analysis. Mr. Ober- meyer is one of the top assistants for basketball and football. His other re- sponsibilities include junior class sponsor. University of Nebraska-BS. This is Mr. John Oakes doing what he enjoys-coaching. The South West Daily Times voted Mr. Oakes Coach of the Year in South Western Kansas. He was one of two coaches who coached the Kansas-Oklahoma girls basketball game. Besides coaching girls volleyball, basketball, and track, he teaches drivers education, psychology, and physical education. Mr. Oakes also sponsors the sopho- more class and Lettermen's Club. Northwestern Oklahoma State Uni- versity-BA. One of Mr. Kenneth McGowans favor- ite classes is photography. He and his class took most of the pictures for the annual. He also teaches chemistry, ISCS science, and physics. This is the University of Oklahoma graduates sixth year at Satanta. Masters. Mr. Slaven was chosen Educator of the Year by the Chamber of Com- merce. He has, indeed, done a great job as our principal for the second year. Mr. Slaven also sponsors the National Honor Society. BS from Emporia State University and Master of Science from Fort Hays State Uni- versity. After his second year, Mr. Mike Rltzel seems to be a favorite, as his good spirited personality makes him popular with many. He teaches bi- ology and does a fine job as head football and boys track coach. His assisting with basketball keeps him in shape for his P.E. classes. He sponsors Letter Club and the junior class. BA-Cttawa University, Master of Science, Emporia State Univer- sity. Most of the students at SHS would say that Mr. George Troutts favor- ite past-time Is arguing but he also enjoys teaching history and government. Mr. Troutt is the head basketball coach and assists in football coaching. He sponsors the senior class, FCA, and Letter Club. This is the Panhandle State graduates third year at Satanta. BA. Involved With Student Activities 10 Faculty

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Grade School Increases Staff The big chlef-Mr. Bud Humphrey, Principal. The lady that keeps the school runnlng-Mrs. Carol Wilson, Secretary. Our great aides are: Mrs. Jean Ann Troutt, Mrs. Betty La- kin, Mrs. Martha Kline, Mrs. Sue Stapp, and Mrs. Marion Wiese. Our custodians are: Guy Shields and Novella Haddican. These cooks keep us full: Zona Har- low, Norma Hukabee, and Betty Giles. 12 Faculty